BENJAMIN HARRISON

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BASIC INFORMATION

• Born August 20 1813
• Died March 13 1901
• Born in Ohio
• He was a lawyer before he was elected
• He was a senator in 1880

ELECTION

• Elected in 1889
• In office 1889-1893
• He was a republican
• He defeated Gover Cleveland

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1 major event that occurred

While Benjamin was in office electricity was installed in the White House

Accomplishment

He expanded the u.s by adding Montana, Washington, Idaho,
Wyoming, and the Dakotas

INTERESTING FACTS

• His nickname was "little Ben"
• He was the grandson of our 9th president
• He was a member of the union army
• He was known for his many quotes
• He was our 23rd president

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